Student Research Symposium

Join us for our annual student research symposium.

This dynamic event showcases the impressive work of our undergraduate scholars. Students from various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, political science, psychology, religion, math, physics, and more, will present their summer research through engaging talks and an informative research poster session.

Event Details

Admission is free and open to students, alumni, faculty, and the community

Symposium Highlights

• The symposium will feature short research talks, where undergraduate student scholars will present their findings and ideas in various fields such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Exercise Science, Psychology, Political Science, and Religion.
• An interactive research poster session will provide an opportunity to engage more deeply with the research projects and have meaningful discussions with the students.
• Attendees will have the chance to network with the student researchers, fostering scientific discussions and potentially discovering collaboration opportunities.
• The event showcases the work of top students who have dedicated their summer to full-time research and creative projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
  
  

Funding and Support

• The impressive immersion of students in research is made possible by the generous support of donors and federal grants. This year, over 50 Cal Lutheran students have been funded by fellowships, including the Swenson Science Summer Research Fellowships, John Stauffer Research Fellowships in the Chemical Sciences, Culver Behavioral Science Fellowship, Fletcher Jones Fellowship, Pearson Scholars Summer Program for Leadership, ASCENSO Research Fellowship, and Engagement in a Global Society, G.A. Foster Family Foundation, and Cal Lutheran.
• Additional funding has been provided by external sources, such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education grant program ALLIES in STEM, the Amgen Foundation, and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.

Research Abstracts and Virtual Posters

Want to see the abstracts and posters from research being presented at the symposium?

View the Projects

 

 Information for Students Presenting at the Symposium

All currently enrolled CLU undergraduate research students are welcome to present at the symposium. Please make sure you have a CLU faculty who will review your poster before it's presented.  If you received funding this summer, presenting a poster is mandatory. Please RSVP by uploading your abstract and poster by Wednesday, October 15th. Ensure your mentor reviews it first—it goes directly to the website from your upload. 

• Upload your Abstract and Research Poster Here
• Research Poster Templates Available to Students
• Research Poster Guidelines
• Award Nominations (Due Oct 1st)
• Research Talk Nominations (Due Sep 17)